DHAKA, March 13, 2022 (BSS)- Bangladesh are expecting to pick up their first
victory in their first ICC Women's Cricket World Cup when they take on
subcontinent rivals Pakistan tomorrow (Monday) at Seddon Park, Hamilton in
New Zealand.
The match starts at 4 AM as per Bangladesh Standard Time.
Bangladesh remained winless so far after being defeated to South Africa by 32
runs and hosts New Zealand by nine wickets but the recent record against
Pakistan made them optimistic about a historic victory.
In the last five encounters between the two teams, Bangladesh won three
matches including a victory in the World Cup Qualifying tournament in
Zimbabwe.
The Bangladesh, however, conceded a 7-run defeat to Pakistan in the warm-up
game of late by D/L method. Pakistan scored 199-7 but for Bangladesh the
revised target was set for 202. Bangladesh couldn't win that match but they
were so close and got the belief that they could win against Pakistan in the
next time.
Pakistan, however, are languishing at the bottom table after conceding three
straight defeats. They will also seek a victory to end their losing streak in
the World Cup.
But Bangladesh are brimming with confidence, largely due to their batting
performance. Farzana Haque made a delightful half-century in the last match
against New Zealand in rain-hit match.
After the game, Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana complained that they had to
field amid the rain, which made their task difficult. At the same time, the
condition of the New Zealand also is giving them a torrid time.
But Bangladesh vowed to overcome all the adversities to beat Pakistan for a
historic victory.
